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SUMMARY:Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons
DESCRIPTION:On vacation at her grandpa’s\, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edek\, Mia’s eccentric uncle\, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She quickly realizes the consequences of what they are going to do\, but Edek doesn’t want to let the plan go. \nMagic Globe is an engaging story designed to interest and challenge children from 5 to 12 years old. It has a clear educational structure with all science-related topics broken down into manageable chunks and naturally woven into the storyline. It allows children to recap knowledge they already have as well as learn multiple new concepts while following the story\, which makes it perfect for mixed-ability audiences. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/magic-globe-a-story-of-the-seasons-6/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Music Journey
DESCRIPTION:Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold\, a shelf full of Grammys\, and an army of fans\, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Musical Journey is a collection of her biggest hits set to stunning full dome imagery. “Blank Space”\, “Love Story”\, “Wildest Dreams”\, “You Belong With Me” and many more will delight Swift fans! \n  \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/taylor-swift/2024-04-14/1/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Music Journey
DESCRIPTION:Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold\, a shelf full of Grammys\, and an army of fans\, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Musical Journey is a collection of her biggest hits set to stunning full dome imagery. “Blank Space”\, “Love Story”\, “Wildest Dreams”\, “You Belong With Me” and many more will delight Swift fans! \n  \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/taylor-swift/2024-04-14/2/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Magic Tree House: Space Mission
DESCRIPTION:Travel with the brother-sister duo\, Jack and Annie\, in their Magic Treehouse as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of an astronomer\, the Internet\, an astronaut\, books and the writer of the mysterious note\, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous journey of adventure and learning. \nThis exciting voyage will carry visitors to the planets and far out into the Universe where Jack and Annie nearly get… Well\, we don’t want to give it away. The adventure is just beginning!\nBased on the popular book series by Mary Pope Osborne. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/magic-tree-house-space-mission-23/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Tycho to the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Meet Tycho\, a dog who doesn’t just howl at the Moon\, but wants to go there. Blast off on an amazing ride into space with Tycho and his human friends\, Ruby and Michael. Learn about day and night\, space travel\, the phases of the Moon and features of the lunar surface. Get a close-up look at the Sun\, watch the effects of gravity\, see the Earth from space and watch meteors shoot across the night sky. \nFor ages 3-8. \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/tycho-to-the-moon-3/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:The Secrets of Gravity
DESCRIPTION:Luke is interested in the universe and its secrets. He is fascinated by the stars\, the universe\, and the laws of nature. One night\, he sneaks into the Albert Einstein Museum where he meets ALBYX3\, a small\, clever but rather quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his theories. ALBY takes Luke on a magical journey through space and time during which they uncover the secrets of gravity and learn about friendship and imagination. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-secrets-of-gravity-7/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Rising Star: A South African Astronomy Journey
DESCRIPTION:Take an astronomical journey from our beginnings through the development of astronomy research in South Africa\, and discover what the future of astronomy holds for the country. Dive into multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy with the many remarkable facilities such as Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) and the most powerful radio telescope in the Southern Hemisphere\, MeerKAT.  See how astronomy can be a powerful force in the life of a nation\, and inspire the next generation of explorers. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/rising-star-a-south-african-astronomy-journey-2/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Earth\, Moon\, and Sun
DESCRIPTION:Earth\, Moon\, & Sun is a fast-paced full dome demonstration of lunar phases\, eclipses\, day and night\, the sun and other puzzling events with the help of a confused coyote. This program beautifully illustrates basic concepts like moon phases and seasons. Based on the trickster of Native American lore\, Coyote is constantly corrected in his misunderstandings of how things work. A live tour of the Maine sky and its beautiful constellations completes this micro-unit of astronomy. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/earth-moon-and-sun-22/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Incoming!
DESCRIPTION:Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history\, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past\, present\, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover what these impacts from above can teach us—and how scientific advances may allow us to find and track cosmic threats before they reach planet Earth. Narrated by George Takei.  \nWatch the trailer here!  \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/incoming-8/2024-04-19/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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